Southside Virginia Community College
- Established in 1970, SVCC is one of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. The Christanna Campus near Alberta and the John H. Daniel Campus near Keysville serve ten counties and one city - the largest community college service region in the state. In 1985, SVCC opened its Campus Without Walls in Emporia-Greensville, now named the Robert C. Wrenn Center.
School Highlights
- Southside Virginia Community College serves 5,352 students (32% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
- Southside Virginia Community College is the only community colleges within Brunswick County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Southside Virginia Community College is Halifax Community College (33.1 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 140 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Southside Virginia Community College | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 140 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,352 students | 1,577 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 38:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,737 students | 717 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,615 students | 860 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| % Black | 37% | 22% |
| % White | 58% | 57% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 35% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,800 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Southside Virginia Community College, a comprehensive community college, has been providing quality education to the people of Southside Virginia for over 27 years through a wide range of post-secondary programs which includes university parallel, technical, vocational and community service programs. Recognized throughout the Commonwealth for the leadership it has provided in the development of innovative programs, the college takes pride in its community-based education approach to meeting the needs of service area constituents. Southside Virginia Community College is a comprehensive institution of higher education, offering programs of instruction generally extending not more than two years beyond high school. The college offers Occupational-Technical education, Associate in Applied Science degree and University Parallel/College Transfer Education. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate degrees. SVCC is approved by the State Department of Education for payment of veteran's benefits. The college is supported by local, state and federal funds.
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- The nearest community college to Southside Virginia Community College is Halifax Community College (33.1 miles away).
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